Royce White to open mental health center in Houston

While things didn’t work out with forward Royce White and the Rockets, the NBA player (traded to Philadelphia in July) will have an everlasting mark in the Bayou City.

On Wednesday morning, White announced a partnership with his non-profit organization Anxious Mind’s Inc. and Bee Busy Wellness Center to create the Royce White Institute of Mental Health on the city’s southwest side.

The Wellness Center, which is a 17,000-square foot facility that will also have dental and primary care, is located at 6640 W. Bellfort and will open in January 2014.

“When I met Royce White a couple of years ago, I knew we would do something special like this,” Bee Busy CEO Normal Mitchell said. “I think it will be a great thing for this community.”

White, who has been open about his own struggles with an anxiety disorder, said that he thinks every city should have a center where free mental healthcare is offered. He started the Anxious Mind’s Inc. group while in college at Iowa State, and this is the organization’s first partnership. He said he hopes to see it grow.

White was drafted by the Rockets 16th overall in the 2012 draft. He never played for the team. He stopped attending practices after Nov. 10 because of a dispute over agreements he wanted in place related to his anxiety disorder and his assignments to the NBA Development League.

With the developmental league team, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, White averaged 11.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in 16 games.

He said he is looking forward to his chances of playing with the 76ers.

“I was traded to Philadelphia and that’s where my career is taking me next so we’ll see what happens,” White said. “I am hoping I will be able to go there and produce.”

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<center><strong>2012: Royce White, first round, 16th overall</center></strong>
Due to his anxiety issues, White didn't play in an NBA game during his short stint with the Rockets. On March 21, 2014, White made his NBA debut with the Sacramento Kings. less

<center><strong>2012: Royce White, first round, 16th overall</center></strong>
Due to his anxiety issues, White didn't play in an NBA game during his short stint with the Rockets. On March 21, 2014, White ... more

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Chronicle

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<center><strong>2011: Chandler Parsons, second round, 38th overall</center></strong>
In three seasons, the small forward has shown All-Star potential.

<center><strong>2011: Chandler Parsons, second round, 38th overall</center></strong>
In three seasons, the small forward has shown All-Star potential.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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<center><strong>2006: Steve Novak, second round, 32nd overall</center></strong>
When healthy, the forward is one of the league's top 3-point shooters.

<center><strong>2006: Steve Novak, second round, 32nd overall</center></strong>
When healthy, the forward is one of the league's top 3-point shooters.

Photo: Rocky Widner / NBAE/Getty Images

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<center><strong>2006: Rudy Gay, first round, 8th overall</center></strong>
On draft night, the Rockets traded the UConn product, along with Stromile Swift, to the Grizzlies for Shane Battier. The swingman currently plays for the Kings. less

<center><strong>2006: Rudy Gay, first round, 8th overall</center></strong>
On draft night, the Rockets traded the UConn product, along with Stromile Swift, to the Grizzlies for Shane Battier. The swingman ... more

Photo: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images

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<center><strong>2002: Yao Ming, first round, 1st overall</center></strong>
The Great Wall was an eight-time All-Star during his injury-plagued career. Yao retired following the 2010-11 season. less

<center><strong>2002: Yao Ming, first round, 1st overall</center></strong>
The Great Wall was an eight-time All-Star during his injury-plagued career. Yao retired following the 2010-11 ... more

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Chronicle

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<center><strong>2001: Jason Collins, first round, 18th overall</center></strong>
Collins never played for the Rockets as he and Richard Jefferson were traded on draft night to the Nets for Eddie Griffin. Collins has played for six teams during his 13-year career. In April 2013, he came out as the first openly gay active male athlete in the four major pro sports leagues. less

<center><strong>2001: Jason Collins, first round, 18th overall</center></strong>
Collins never played for the Rockets as he and Richard Jefferson were traded on draft night to the Nets for Eddie Griffin. ... more

Photo: Andrew D. Bernstein / NBAE/Getty Images

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<center><strong>1998: Cuttino Mobley, second round, 41st overall</center></strong>
Cat Mobley was a fan favorite during his six seasons with the Rockets. Along with his buddy, Steve Francis, Mobley was traded to the Magic for Tracy McGrady during the 2004 offseason. A heart condition ended his 11-year career in 2010. less

<center><strong>1998: Cuttino Mobley, second round, 41st overall</center></strong>
Cat Mobley was a fan favorite during his six seasons with the Rockets. Along with his buddy, Steve Francis, Mobley was traded ... more

Photo: Karen Warren / Chronicle

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<center><strong>1998: Bryce Drew, first round, 16th overall</center></strong>
The Valparaiso star's buzzer-beating 3-pointer against Mississippi in the first round of the 1998 NCAA Tournament is one of the most memorable moments in college basketball history. Drew didn't have a memorable moment during his six-year pro career, the first two of which were played in Houston. less

<center><strong>1998: Bryce Drew, first round, 16th overall</center></strong>
The Valparaiso star's buzzer-beating 3-pointer against Mississippi in the first round of the 1998 NCAA Tournament is one of the ... more

Photo: J.Pat Carter / Associated Press

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<center><strong>1993: Sam Cassell, first round, 24th overall</center></strong>
The point guard was a key member of the back-to-back title teams. He played in one All-Star Game during his 15-year career. less

<center><strong>1993: Sam Cassell, first round, 24th overall</center></strong>
The point guard was a key member of the back-to-back title teams. He played in one All-Star Game during his 15-year ... more

Photo: Chronicle file photo

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<center><strong>1992: Robert Horry, first round, 11th overall</center></strong>
Big Shot Bob won the first two of his seven NBA titles with the Rockets. Horry spent the first four years of his 16-year career in Houston. In the summer of 1996, he was traded along with Sam Cassell to the Suns for Charles Barkley. less

<center><strong>1992: Robert Horry, first round, 11th overall</center></strong>
Big Shot Bob won the first two of his seven NBA titles with the Rockets. Horry spent the first four years of his 16-year career ... more

Photo: Chronicle file photo

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<center><strong>1985: Sam Mitchell, third round, 54th overall</center></strong>
Mitchell never played for the Rockets during his 13-year career. He served as the head coach for the Raptors for five seasons. In 2006-07, he was named the Coach of the Year. less

<center><strong>1985: Sam Mitchell, third round, 54th overall</center></strong>
Mitchell never played for the Rockets during his 13-year career. He served as the head coach for the Raptors for five seasons. ... more

Photo: Rusty Kennedy / Associated Press

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<center><strong>1984: Hakeem Olajuwon, first round, 1st overall</center></strong>
One the best players in NBA history, The Dream is simply the greatest player in franchise history. The UH product led the team to back-to-back championships and was named the 1993-94 MVP. A 12-time All-Star, Olajuwon was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year. He played all but one (2001-02 in Toronto) of his 18 years in Houston. less

<center><strong>1984: Hakeem Olajuwon, first round, 1st overall</center></strong>
One the best players in NBA history, The Dream is simply the greatest player in franchise history. The UH product led the team ... more

Photo: Chronicle file

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<center><strong>1983: Craig Ehlo, third round, 48th overall</center></strong>
Best known for his battles with Michael Jordan, Ehlo played the first three seasons of his 14-year career with the Rockets. less

<center><strong>1983: Craig Ehlo, third round, 48th overall</center></strong>
Best known for his battles with Michael Jordan, Ehlo played the first three seasons of his 14-year career with the ... more

Photo: Rocky Widner / NBAE via Getty Images

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<center><strong>1983: Ralph Sampson, first round, 1st overall</center></strong>
Teaming with Hakeem Olajuwon to form the Twin Towers, Sampson averaged 15.4 points per game during his Hall-of-Fame, nine-year career, five of which were spent with the Rockets. The four-time All-Star was a key member of the 1986 Finals team, which lost to the Celtics in six games. less

<center><strong>1983: Ralph Sampson, first round, 1st overall</center></strong>
Teaming with Hakeem Olajuwon to form the Twin Towers, Sampson averaged 15.4 points per game during his Hall-of-Fame, nine-year ... more

Photo: Chronicle file photo

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<center><strong>1980: Terry Stotts, second round, 38th overall</center></strong>
Stotts, who is the current head coach of the Trail Blazers, never played in the NBA. He has served as the head coach for two other teams: Hawks and Bucks. less

<center><strong>1980: Terry Stotts, second round, 38th overall</center></strong>
Stotts, who is the current head coach of the Trail Blazers, never played in the NBA. He has served as the head coach for two ... more

Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

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<center><strong>1977: Robert Reid, second round, 40th overall</center></strong>
The St. Mary's University (in San Antonio) product averaged 11.4 points per game during his 15-year career, 10 of which were spent in Houston. Reid played on both the 1981 and 1986 teams, which fell to the Celtics in the NBA Finals. less

<center><strong>1977: Robert Reid, second round, 40th overall</center></strong>
The St. Mary's University (in San Antonio) product averaged 11.4 points per game during his 15-year career, 10 of which were ... more

Photo: Ron Koch / NBAE via Getty Images

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<center><strong>1976: John Lucas Jr., first round, 1st overall</center></strong>
Luke spent five seasons of his 14-year career with the Rockets. Lucas has served as the head coach of three teams: Spurs, 76ers and Cavaliers. His son, John Lucas III, played two seasons (2005-06, 2006-07) with the Rockets. less

<center><strong>1976: John Lucas Jr., first round, 1st overall</center></strong>
Luke spent five seasons of his 14-year career with the Rockets. Lucas has served as the head coach of three teams: Spurs, 76ers ... more

Photo: Vernon Biever / NBAE via Getty Images

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<center><strong>1974: Bobby Jones, first round, 5th overall</center></strong>
The North Carolina product never played for the Rockets as he opted to begin his 12-year pro career in the ABA. A five All-Star and the 1982-83 Sixth Man of Year award winner, Jones (24) shown here blocking a shot by Caldwell Jones, was an 11-time member of the All-Defensive team. less

<center><strong>1974: Bobby Jones, first round, 5th overall</center></strong>
The North Carolina product never played for the Rockets as he opted to begin his 12-year pro career in the ABA. A five All-Star ... more

Photo: Jerry Wachter / Sports Illustrated/Getty Images

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<center><strong>1971: Mike Newlin, second round, 24th overall</center></strong>
Newlin averaged 14.9 points per game during his 11-year career, eight of which were with the Rockets.

<center><strong>1971: Mike Newlin, second round, 24th overall</center></strong>
Newlin averaged 14.9 points per game during his 11-year career, eight of which were with the Rockets.

Photo: Dick Raphael / NBAE via Getty Images

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<center><strong>1970: Calvin Murphy, second round, 18th overall</center></strong>
Murph averaged 17.9 points per game during his 13-year (all with the Rockets), Hall of Fame career. He finished his career as an 89-percent free-throw shooter. He currently serves as a studio analyst for Rockets' broadcasts. less

<center><strong>1970: Calvin Murphy, second round, 18th overall</center></strong>
Murph averaged 17.9 points per game during his 13-year (all with the Rockets), Hall of Fame career. He finished his career as ... more

Photo: Chronicle file photo

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<center><strong>1970: Rudy Tomjanovich, first round, 2nd overall</center></strong>
Rudy T played his entire 11-year career with the Rockets. The Michigan product was a five-time All-Star. During the 1991-92 season, Tomjanovich became the Rockets coach. He would lead the team to back-to-back titles (1993-94, 1994-95) during his 12-year run. less

<center><strong>1970: Rudy Tomjanovich, first round, 2nd overall</center></strong>
Rudy T played his entire 11-year career with the Rockets. The Michigan product was a five-time All-Star. During the 1991-92 ... more

Photo: Getty Images

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<center><strong>1968: Rick Adelman, seventh round, 79th overall</center></strong>
A point guard for the San Diego Rockets from 1968 to 1970, Adelman would go on to coach the team for four seasons (2007-08 to 2010-11.) In Adelman's first season at the helm, the Rockets won 22-straight games, the third longest streak in NBA history. less

<center><strong>1968: Rick Adelman, seventh round, 79th overall</center></strong>
A point guard for the San Diego Rockets from 1968 to 1970, Adelman would go on to coach the team for four seasons (2007-08 to ... more

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Chronicle

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<center><strong>1968: Elvin Hayes, first round, 1st overall</center></strong>
The Big E, a UH product, played seven of his 16-year, Hall of Fame career with the Rockets.

<center><strong>1968: Elvin Hayes, first round, 1st overall</center></strong>
The Big E, a UH product, played seven of his 16-year, Hall of Fame career with the Rockets.

Photo: Chronicle file photo

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<center><strong>1968: Stu Lantz, third round, 23rd overall</center></strong>
Lantz played four seasons with the Rockets and scored a career-best 20.6 points per game during the 1970-71 campaign. Lantz has served as the Lakers color commentator since 1987. less

<center><strong>1968: Stu Lantz, third round, 23rd overall</center></strong>
Lantz played four seasons with the Rockets and scored a career-best 20.6 points per game during the 1970-71 campaign. Lantz has ... more

Photo: Jill Ann Spaulding / FilmMagic

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<center><strong>1967: Pat Riley, first round, 7th overall</center></strong>
Riley spent the first three seasons of his nine-year playing career with the San Diego Rockets. In 1994, the coaching legend and his Knicks fell to the Rockets in the Finals. less

<center><strong>1967: Pat Riley, first round, 7th overall</center></strong>
Riley spent the first three seasons of his nine-year playing career with the San Diego Rockets. In 1994, the coaching legend and his ... more